Per test Sebia

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Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 9), Murfreesboro, TN. The TVHS Nashville VAMC, 1310 24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN. 37212, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Sebia, Inc., 190-6611 Bay Circle, Norcross, GA., for the purchase of HYDRASYS ELECTROPHORESIS COST PER TEST FOR REAGENTS under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source (NAICS code 334516). The government believes that Sebia, Inc. is the only authorized provider for the reagents required for the semi-automated agarose gel electrophoresis system.



This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required supplies and services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement VA249-15-Q-0756 Notice of Intent. If after September 09, 2015, 11:00 am CST, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Sebia, Inc.



This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Lanita Lee, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at Lanita.lee@va.gov and 615-225-6485.



The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition.



Contracting Officer Certification: I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.



This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted.

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